Master your knowledge and use of the noise gate and the audio expander in your home recordings and music productions.

Jan 30, 2025 · Noise gates and expanders are two powerful dynamic processing tools. Learn the key differences of noise gate vs expander, techniques & using them.

Jul 24, 2025 · Our last dynamics processor is a gate, which is essentially the extreme version of a downward expander. Gates provide a floor level which signal must cross to get through the gate.

Aug 9, 2019 · In this article, I am going to explain why I choose to use an expander over a noise gate for podcasting. I am also going to explain the pros and cons of both a noise gate and expander and …

Jun 28, 2010 · Think of a gate as an on/off switch and an expander as a fast downward-then upward-volume control. Switch gates are designed to isolate a sound, and are ideal on fast attack sources …

Jul 16, 2016 · So, if you have a nasty electric guitar him use an expanded to set the new floor of that track above the him. Go to an expander before you use a gate-there's probably a rule of thumb on …

A gate is essentially a downward expander with an infinite ratio. An expander’s ratio allows it to attenuate the below‑threshold signal in proportion to the signal level — the lower the signal and the …

Oct 11, 2023 · Compressors, expanders, limiters, noise gates—these distinct but interrelated tools are critical parts of any electronic music producer or performer's toolkit. Here's an explanation of how …

Oct 25, 2019 · A gate removes all audio below the set threshold point, while an expander allows you to dial in the amount of overall reduction. This means that a gate is a lot more of a drastic audible …

Apr 26, 2018 · Learn step-by-step how to set gates and expanders to reduce noise, drum bleed, and shape transients. Learn when to use a gate and when to use an expander and most importantly, …